Advanced Energy
www.advancedenergy.org
A nonprofit corporation supported by North Carolina utility rate payers to improve energy efficiency in the NC.
American Solar Energy Society
www.ases.org
ASES is the American chapter of the International Solar Energy Society and it has over 45 state chapters.
Dsire Data Base
www.dsireusa.org
The Dsire data base of renewable energy and energy efficiency policy covers federal and state energy policy and incentives.
Dr. Richard Perez
www.asrc.cestm.albany.edu/perez/
Professor Perez is one of the nations leading researcher on solar energy. His work includes valuable information on solar energy’s ability to meet utility peak loads and improve grid reliability.
North Carolina Solar Center
www.ncsc.ncsu.edu
The NC Solar Center is a treasure trove of information, training and assistance for renewable energy and energy efficiency for North Carolinians.
North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association
www.ncsustainableenergy.org
NCSEA is a statewide clean energy advocacy nonprofit. CSE’s Richard Harkrader has been chair of NCSEA 3 times and is currently Policy Chair and member of the Board.
NC Utilities Commission
www.ncuc.commerce.state.nc.us
The Commission regulates investor-owned utilities, Dominion, Duke and Progress, in North Carolina in the interest of the public. Except for the newly passed Renewable and Efficiency Portfolio Standard, the Commission does not have jurisdiction over Electric Membership Cooperatives or city-run electric systems.
North Carolina Utilities Commission Public Staff
www.pubstaff.commerce.state.nc.us
The Public Staff is the public advocate before the NC Utilities Commission and it represents the public interest in establishing utility rates, regulations and policies.
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